go in for

contesting

verb

engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

she declared her intention to contest the presidency

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contested

verb

engage in competition to attain (a position of power).

she declared her intention to contest the presidency

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competes

kəmˈpiːt

verb

strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.

universities are competing for applicants

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competed

kəmˈpiːt

verb

strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.

universities are competing for applicants

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compete

kəmˈpiːt

verb

strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.

universities are competing for applicants

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